1、Discovering ChengduThousands of years ago, a king of the ancient Shu Kingdom established his capital in the center of Sichuan plain and named it Chengdu. Nowadays, Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province, which is 1.24 thousand square kilometers in size and has a population of 11 million. Its the

2、 technological, commercial, trading, financial and transportation center.【INDEX】Origin of the City 城市起源城市起源Thousands of years ago, the emperor of the ancient Shu Kingdom established his capital in the center of Sichuan plain and named it Chengdu. Nowadays, Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province,

3、 which is 1.24 thousand square kilometers in size and has a population of 11 million. It is seen the center of technology, commerce, trade, finance and transportation in southwestern China GENERAL INTRODUCTIONChengdu BeijingShanghaiDiscovering ChengduChengdu is one of the Best Tourist Cities in Chin

4、a, At present, it has many places of interests,Natural Beauty 【INDEX】Jiuzhai Valley 九寨溝九寨溝Jiuzhai Valley, under the well-known World Heritage List, has also been voted as one of the most beautiful places in China. Autumn is the best season for tourists to visit the colorful mountains and waters ther

5、e. Natural Beauty【INDEX】Jiuzhai Valley九寨溝九寨溝Natural Beauty【INDEX】Qingcheng Mountain 青城山青城山Qingcheng Mountain is the headstream of Chinese Taoism. It is famous for its beauty and quietness. Boundless luxuriant forest and green trees in every season look like the outline of a city, so it is called Qin

6、gcheng. Natural Beauty【INDEX】Qingcheng Mountain 青城山青城山Natural Beauty【INDEX】Emei Mountain 峨眉山峨眉山Emei Mountain, located in the southeast margin of Sichuan , is one of the four most famous Buddhist sites. It is blessed with a sea of clouds, fantastic sunrises, all of which give Emei the reputation of o

7、ne of our countrys famous scenic spots for tourists. Natural Beauty【INDEX】Emei Mountain 峨眉山峨眉山Natural Beauty【INDEX】Dujiangyan Project 都江堰都江堰As a wonder in the worlds history of civilization, the Dujiangyan Project is known worldwide. . The project, which has benefited the people for more than 2,000

8、years, has the functions of irrigation, flood prevention, power generation and tourism. Natural Beauty【INDEX】Dujiangyan Project 都江堰都江堰Natural BeautyDiscovering ChengduChengdu has been designated by the State Council as one of the first of 24 famous historical cities of China. Many celebrities in anc

9、ient times left their legends and stories here. Historical Spots【INDEX】Temple of Marquis Wu 武侯祠武侯祠Temple of Marquis Wu was built in memory of Zhuge Liang, the famous marquis of the ShuHan Dynasty. There are numerous historical relics, such as Chu Shi Biao and so on.HISTORICAL SPOTS Marquis【INDEX】Tem

10、ple of Marquis Wu 武侯祠武侯祠HISTORICAL SPOTS【INDEX】DuFu Cottage 杜甫草堂杜甫草堂 Du Fu Cottage was the residence of Du Fu , a great Tang poet named as the “poetic saint” by later generations. It is a major cultural relic enjoying State-level protection.HISTORICAL SPOTS【INDEX】DuFu Cottage 杜甫草堂杜甫草堂HISTORICAL SPOT

11、SDiscovering ChengduChengdu has been designated by the State Council as one of the first of 24 famous historical cities of China. Many celebrities in ancient times left their legends and stories here. Culture & Entertainment【INDEX】Chunxi Road 春熙路春熙路 Chunxi Road, west of the Peoples Square, accom

12、modates Chengdus most famous shopping area including the Pacific, Parkson and Wang Fujing Department Store and so on. CULTURE&ENTERTAINMENT【INDEX】Chunxi Road 春熙路春熙路CULTURE&ENTERTAINMENT【INDEX】Jinli Street 錦里錦里Lying on the eastern side of the Temple of Marquis Wu, Jinli Street featuring the t

13、ridition of western Sichuan guided by Three Kingdom culture. This street is an ideal place for tourists to enjoy food, buy antiques, ,and enjoy Sichuan operaCULTURE&ENTERTAINMENT【INDEX】Jinli Street 錦里錦里CULTURE&ENTERTAINMENT【INDEX】Being in the list of Chengdu Historical and Cultural Protectio

14、n Project, Broad and Narrow Alley is composed of broad alley, narrow alley and across alleys.its a reduction of the old Cheng du life styleBroad and Narrow Alley 寬窄巷子CULTURE&ENTERTAINMENT【INDEX】Broad and Narrow Alley 寬窄巷子CULTURE&ENTERTAINMENTDiscovering ChengduChengdu cuisine consists of Sic

15、huan food, snack food and hot pot. Sichuan food is one of Chinas four schools of food. It has more than 3,000 dishes, many of which are famous worldwide. Snacks & Cuisine【INDEX】Chengdu Snacks 成都美食成都美食Chengdu Snacks are famous for its tiny and exquisite look along with its delicious tasteSNACKS&a

16、mp;CUISINE【INDEX】Chengdu Snacks 成都美食成都美食Mapo beancurdGongbaojidingSNACKS&CUISINE【INDEX】Chengdu Snacks 成都美食成都美食Boiled porkTwice-cooked porkSNACKS&CUISINE【INDEX】Chengdu Snacks 成都美食成都美食The lamplight beefSpicy chickenSNACKS&CUISINE【INDEX】HotpotSNACKS&CUISINEChengdu Snacks 成都美食成都美食Discove

17、ring ChengduLocated just 10km away from downtown Chengdu, the Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Center has been created and imitates the pandas natural habitat in order that they might have the best possible environment for rearing and breeding. The Center cares also for other rare wild animals. Panda Protection【INDEX】Panda Breeding and Research CenterLocated just 10km away from downtown Chengdu, the Chengdu Panda Breeding Re